Cardinal Hayes advanced to the CHSAA Intersectional championship game with a 69-58 win over St. Francis Prep at Carnesecca Arena on Wednesday March 8, 2023. St. Francis Prep held a two-point advantage after the first quarter and a one-point edge heading into the fourth, but Hayes pulled away in the final frame. The Cardinals' offensive prowess was on full display down the stretch, led by the perimeter shooting of Elijah Moore and Ian Jackson, points in the paint from Steven Solano and savvy dribble drives by Adam Njie.
Joshua Pascarelli scored 21 points and Oesoemana Sacko had 12 points and 10 rebounds for St. Francis Prep.